On the plus side, it’s also perfect for carrying a moisture meter or even a small inspection mirror. Just gotta remember what’s dangling before ducking under low beams...
- Totally get the “just gotta remember what’s dangling before ducking under low beams...” part. My first week with a tool belt, I clocked myself in the ear with a tape measure.
- I’m with you on not trusting it for heavy stuff. Anything bulkier than a hammer and I start hearing horror movie music.
- But yeah, for little gadgets? That loop’s a lifesaver.
- Pro tip: don’t try to hang your coffee mug from it... trust me, it ends badly.
- I actually don’t love hanging my moisture meter from the hammer loop—mine’s slipped out a couple times, especially when I’m crawling around attics.
- For me, the loop’s better for stuff with a clip or something that won’t swing loose.
- I’ve tried the inspection mirror trick, but it kept banging into my leg. Ended up just tucking it in a pocket.
- Maybe it’s just me, but I’d rather keep the loop for what it was built for... or at least stuff that won’t break if it hits the floor.
Yeah, I’m with you on the moisture meter thing. I tried it for a while, but after it slipped out and bounced down a set of attic stairs (thankfully didn’t break), I just started keeping it in a cargo pocket. The hammer loop’s great for my pry bar or a flashlight with a sturdy clip, but anything that swings or could crack if it hits the floor… not worth the risk.
Funny enough, I did the inspection mirror too—lasted about half a day before I got tired of it smacking my knee every time I crouched. Now it lives in my tool pouch, wedged in with my chalk line.
I’ve seen some folks use the loop for tape measures, but those always seem to end up on the ground for me. Maybe it’s just how much crawling around I do after storms, but if it doesn’t have a clip or isn’t built to take a beating, I’d rather not trust the loop. For me, it’s still mostly hammers and pry bars—guess I’m old school that way.
That’s pretty much how I use mine too—just hammers and the occasional pry bar. I’ve tried getting creative, but anything that’s not built to take a hit just ends up on the floor or worse, cracked. I had a moisture meter take a tumble once (luckily it survived), and after that, I started stashing it in a zippered pocket instead. Same deal with my inspection mirror—those things are just too awkward swinging around, especially if you’re crawling or crouching a lot.
I know some folks swear by hanging their tape measure from the loop, but I’ve lost more than one that way. Maybe it works better if you’re mostly standing or walking, but for attic work or storm cleanup, it’s just asking for trouble. Honestly, sticking with the basics seems like the safest bet. If it’s heavy-duty and can handle a few knocks, sure, but anything delicate? Not worth the hassle. Sometimes old school is just practical.
Tried hanging my flashlight from the hammer loop once while patching drywall in the basement—thought I was being clever, but it kept banging into my knee every time I crouched. Ended up just tossing it on the floor. Guess I’m sticking to hammers too.